Vol. 12 (2016)

Published January 5, 2016

Agriculture

S. Shahzad Ali, Sher Ahmad, S. Sohail Ahmed, Huma Rizwana, Saima Siddiqui, S. Shahbaz Ali, Irshad Ali Rattar , Munawer Ali Shah
41-49
Effect of Biopesticides Against Sucking Insect Pests of Brinjal Crop Under Field Conditions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.06
Mah-e-Jabeen Memon, Moula Bux Kumbhar, Muhammad Jurial Rind, Mohammad Ibrahim Keerio , Shabana Memon
53-58
Combining Ability Estimates for Yield and Fiber Quality Parameters in Gossypium Hirsutum L. Hybrids
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.08
Muhammad Nawaz Kandhro, Habib-ur-Rehman Memon, Mahmood Laghari, Abdul Wahid Baloch , Muhammad Ali Ansari
98-102
Allelopathic Impact of Sorghum and Sunflower on Germinability and Seedling Growth of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.15
Krupa-Ma kiewicz Marcelina, Mg osiek Oktawia
135-139
Influence of Sugar, Ammonium Nitrate and Plant Growth Regulators on in vitro Flowering of Celosia argentea var. cristata
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.20
S. Shahzad Ali, Irshad Ali Rattar, Syed Sohail Ahmed, Aslam Bukero, Huma Rizwana, Shahnaz Naz, Munawar Ali Shah Bukhari , Taj Muhammad Rattar
164-169
Searching Ability of Pupal Parasitoid, Dirhinus giffardii (Silvestri) on Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) at Various Depths of Plant Debris
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.24
M.M.R. Jamro, A.N. Shah, G.M. Laghari, A.S. Chandio , M.S. Depar
170-175
Evaluation of Suitable Substrate for Seedling Tuber Production by True Potato Seed through Nursery Raising
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.25
Huma Rizwana, Najeeb Ullah Lail, Muhammad Haroon Baloch, Rani Abro, Syed Shehzad Ali Bukhari, Muhammad Naeem, Nasir Rajput, Faizan Shahani, Shahid Abro, Gulfam Ali Mughal, Ahmed Nawaz Tunio, Pershotum Khatri , Riaz Ahmed Lagari
192-197
Comparative Study on Growth and Conformation of Male Teddy Kids under Two Management Systems
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.28
Zia-ul-Hassan, K.A. Kubar, M.A. Chhajro, M.N. Kandhro, G.M. Jamro, K.H. Talpur , N. Talpur
198-201
Response of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) at Varying Levels of Soil Applied Potassium
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.29
Lubna Bashir Rajput, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Aslam Bukero, Fida Hussain Magsi, Muhammad Ishaq Mastoi , Israr Mohi-ud-Din
202-204
Population Fluctuation and Damage Potential of Red Flour Beetle on Different Dry Fruits under Laboratory Conditions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.30
Imtiaz A.Nizamani, M.Ibrahim Khaskheli, Aslam Bukero, Niaz A. Wahocho, Shafique A. Nizamani , Naeem A. Qureshi
236-241
Studies on the Biology of Leaf Roller, Ancylis sativa (Liu) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) a Major Pest of Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.36
Umair Abbas , G.S. Akram Ali Shah
245-251
Assessment of Weibull Parameter by Five Numerical Methods and Estimation of Wind Speed at Rotterdam, Netherland
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.38
Huma Rizwana, Faizan Shahani, Rani Abro, Muhammad Naeem, Nasir Rajput, M.I. Memon, S.H. Abro, Hassina Baloch, H.K. Kunbhar, G.A. Mughal , S. Shahzad Ali
275-280
Comparative Study on Growth and Conformation of Male Dumbi Lambs under Two Management Systems
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.42
Sumera Balouch, Aslam Bukero, Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani, Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Riaz Ahmed Buriro, Ali Raza Shah, Naeem Ahmed Qureshi, Javaid Ahmed Sheikh, Shahzad Ali Nahiyoon , Zarnain Rajput
289-292
Rearing of Adult Green Lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) on Different Artificial Diets in the laboratory
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.44
Abdul Majeed Noonari, Ghulam Hussain Abro, Rab Dino Khuhro , Abdul Sattar Buriro
306-313
Efficacy of Bio-Pesticides for Managegement of Sucking Insect Pests of Cotton, Gossipium hirsutum (L.)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.47
Zia-ul-Hassan, S. Khokhar, I. Rajpar, N. Depar, G.M. Jamro, A.N. Shah, Q.D. Jogi, K.H. Talpur, N. Talpur , N.A. Wahocho
314-319
ACC-Deaminase, Phosphate-Solubilizing Pseudomonas fluorescens Increase Phosphorus and Decrease Cadmium Concentration to Enhance Wheat Yield
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.48
Jam Ghulam Mustafa Sahito, Tajwar Sultana Syed, Ghulam Hussain Abro , Inayatullah Rajpar
329-338
Effect of Green Manure, Sesbania bispinosa Wight Amendment on Incidence of Sucking Insect Pests, their Predators and Yield in Organic Cotton
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.51
Mir Yar Mohammad Talpur, Shabana Memon, Sadaf Memon, Shah Nawaz Mari, Sawan Laghari, Zahoor Ahmed Soomro, Samia Arain, Washu Dev, Aamir Ali Abro , Saifullah Abro
378-382
Combining Ability Estimates from Line x Tester Mating Design in Upland Cotton
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.58
Shahnaz Naz Pathan, Aslam Bukero, Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani, Abdul Ghani Lanjar, Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Syed Shehzad Bukhari, Muhammad Javed Sheikh, Zarnain Rajput , Moazam Hyder Sahito
388-393
Influence of Varying Temperature on Life Stages of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) under Laboratory Conditions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.60
S. Shahzad Ali, Sakhawat Ali, Syed Sohail Ahmed, Huma Rizwana, Shahnaz Naz, Falaknaz Meano, Paras, Sumbul , Sher Ahmed
426-433
Predator Prey Interaction on some Wheat Cultivars
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.66

Biochemistry

Shazia Dawood, Elvis O. Wambiya , Samina Bano
140-145
Diclofenac Sodium Inhibits Hepatic Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase but Augments Brain Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Activities in Rats
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.21

Chemistry

Aftab Ashraf, Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti, Bushra Sultana , Amer Jamil
8-13
Study of Variations in the Extraction Yield, Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activities of the Bark of F. religiosa as a Function of Extraction Procedure
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.02
Iffat Azeem, Shaikh Mohiuddin , Arooj Fatima
351-357
Cyclic Voltammetry of Trazodone as [piperazin-1-yl] Antidepressant Drug and Bovine Serum Albumin Binding
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.54

Computer Sciences

Muhammad Azhar Hussain, Kamran Ahsan, Sarwat Iqbal, Adnan Nadeem , Muhammad Sarim
23-31
Assisting Disabled Persons in Online Shopping: A Knowledge-Based Process Model
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.04
Sarwat Iqbal, Kamran Ahsan, Muhammad Azhar Hussain , Adnan Nadeem
211-222
Social Media as Assistive Technology for Elderly
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.32
Mohammad Khalid Shaikh, Akhtar Raza , Kamran Ahsan
365-373
Software Project Management as Team Building Intervention
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.56
M. Khalid Shaikh
454-457
“Cues” for Non-Routine Decisions on the Fireground
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.70

Environmental Science

S. Rathore, S.R. Ahmad , S.A. Shirazi
103-108
Use of the Suitability Model to Identify Landfill Sites in Lahore-Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.16

Food Science

Nilufar Nahar, Waliul Islam Khan , Mohammad Shoeb
231-235
Physico-Chemical Analysis and Composition of Camel Milk of Bangladesh
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.35
Tahira Mohsin Ali , Abid Hasnain
358-364
Effect of Annealing on Morphological and Functional Properties of Pakistani White Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Starch
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.55

Geography

Jibran Khan , Mudassar Hassan Arsalan
14-22
Implementation of Open Source GIS Tools to Identify Bright Rooftops for Solar Photovoltaic Applications – A Case Study of Creek Lanes, DHA, Karachi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.03
Khalida Mahmood, Razzaq Ahmed , Nighat Bilgrami-Jafferi
32-40
Urban Development and Industrial Clustering in Pakistan: A Study Based on Geographical Perspective
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.05
Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Nasaru Minallah , Asad Ali Khan
124-134
Expansion of Residential Colonies and Conversion of Farmland in Bahawalpur City, Pakistan: A Temporal View
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.19
Saif Al Qaydi
155-163
The Status and Prospects for Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and their Potential to Contribute to Food Security
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.23
Atta-ur-Rahman, Amir Nawaz Khan, Samiullah, Shehla Gul , Shakeel Mahmood
281-288
Impacts Evaluation of Chashma Right Bank Canal on the Water-Table of District Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.43
Tariq Jamil , G.S. Akram Ali Shah
411-419
Comparison of Wind Potential of Ormara and Jiwani (Balochistan), Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.64

Geology

Asgher Ali Daahar Hakro, Adnan Khan , Sadaf Naseem
1-7
Mineralogical Investigation of the Bara Formation from Lakhra Anticline, Sindh province, Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.01

Microbiology

Ainanshe Abdirahman, Rida Batool
109-117
Evaluation of Bioactivity and Preliminary Phytochemical Investigation of Herbal Plants Against Ampicillin Resistant Bacteria
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.17

Mathematics

Juhani Riihentaus
50-52
A Removability Result for Holomorphic Functions of Several Complex Variables
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.07
Ram U. Verma
293-300
Generalized Higher Order (φ, η, ω, π, ρ, θ, m)-Invexities in Parametric Optimality Conditions for Discrete Minmax Fractional Programming
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.45
Zhenbu Zhang, Tor A. Kwembe , Xing Yang
434-440
The Effects of Classical Trapping on the Control of Malaria Transmission
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.67

Mechanical Engineering

Zeeshan A. Hameed, Junaid Saleem, Hira Lal, Ahsan Abdul Ghani , Muhammad Shoaib
323-328
Effect of Acid Treatment on the Recovery of Valuable Metals from Steel Plant Exhaust
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.50

Medical Sciences

Stephanie Bryan
i-ii
Editorial: Mindfulness Practices
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Genevieve Pinto Zipp , Stephanie Bryan
59-61
Exploring Mindfulness Techniques in Physical Therapy to Address Motor Skill Acquisition: A Perspective Piece
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.09
Timothy F. Marshall
62-67
Exercise and Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction: A Multidimensional Approach Towards Cancer Survivorship Care
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.10
Stephanie Bryan
68-74
Mindfulness and Nutrition in College Age Students
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.11
Charleston F. Marger, Lori K. Hicklin , Dena P. Garner
75-80
Effects of Bikram Yoga on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Sleep Patterns in Adult Practitioners
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.12
Swarna Weerasinghe , Shaun Bartone
81-91
Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery: A Cognitive Disciplinary Preventive Approach to Avoid Relapse into Substance Abuse
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.13
Dara James, Ann Sebren, Cheryl DerAnanian, Meg Bruening, Laura Rooney, Teresa Araas , Pamela D. Swan
92-97
Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.14
Talat Yasmeen , Farzana Yasmin
374-377
Sub-Cellular Damage of Hepatocytes Caused by Different Doses of Diclofenac Sodium in Rabbit
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.57
Timothy F. Marshall, Walter Andzel, Kim Spaccarotella
445-453
The Effects of Exercise on Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Exercise by Cancer Survivors Post Treatment
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.69

Nano Sciences

S. Imran Ali, S. Rizwan Ali, M. Naeem, Shadrukh Abdul Haq, Muhammad Mashhood, Ammad Ali , S. Adnan Hasan
339-343
Synthesis and Characterization of Low-Cost Epoxy-Based Erosion Resistant Nanocomposite Coating
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.52

Petroleum Technology

R. Ahmed , K. Ali Syed
226-230
Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Organo-Clay Based UHMWPE Nanocomposite Films
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.34
R. Ahmed , K. Ali Syed
383-387
Synthesis of Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) via Industrially Preferred Route
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.59

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ishrat Younus , Afshan Siddiq
242-244
In-Vitro Antileishmanial Activity of Raphanus sativus L. var. caudatus
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.37

Physics

Asif Siddiqui, Zaheer Uddin , S. Naseem Shah
118-123
Surface Behavior and Thickness Measurement of Free Standing Thin Film of Liquid Crystal Compound Biphenyl (E7)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.18
S. Naseem Shah, S. Imran Ali, S. Rizwan Ali, M. Naeem, Yasmeen Bibi, S. Rehan Ali, S. Masood Raza, Yousuf Khan , Sikander Khan Sherwani
205-210
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.31
Faten Adel Ismael Chaqmaqchee
223-225
Gain Study of an Edge Emitting Laser for Optical Fiber Communication System
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.33
Saif ur Rehman, Muhammad Shoaib, Shamim Khan , Muhammad Jahangir
252-257
Feasibility Study for the Installation of Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.39
Syed Mansoor Naqvi, Zaheer Uddin, Zafar Sajjad, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui , Amjad Hussan
258-268
Radiation Dose Distribution Measurements of Kilo-Voltage Photons Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Detectors (OSLs) in Radiological Procedures
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.40
Halo Dalshad Omar
320-322
Intensity Correction and Pole Figure Measurement of Copper Metallic by XRD
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.49
Muhammad Khawar Hayat, Ramiza, Taqmeem Hussain, Abdul Hanan Saeed, Inam ul Haq , Nasim Akhtar
406-410
Preliminary Studies for Dosimetric Response of a Synthetic Dye for Gamma Dosimetry
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.63
M. Rashid Tanweer, Firoz Ahmad, Zaheer Uddin, Saif Ur Rehman , Intikhab Ulfat
441-444
Estimation of Diffuse Solar Radiation from Clearness Index for Multan, Southern Punjab, Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.68

Psychology

C. Pruneti, M. Saccò, C. Cosentino , D. Sgromo
176-184
Relevance of Autonomic Arousal in the Stress Response in Psychopathology
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.26
Mehwish Mursaleen , Seema Munaf
344-350
Associations of Intellectual Ability with Emotional Intelligence, Academic Achievement and Aggression of Adolescents
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.53
Azra Shaheen, Uzma Ali, Haresh Kumar , Pirbho Mal Makhija
420-425
Association between Body Image and Marital Satisfaction in Married Adults
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.65

Statistics

Huma Shahid, Zaira Wahab , Syed Afrozuddin Ahmed
146-154
Factor Analysis to Explore the Indicators of Quality Assurance Mechanism on Higher Educational Institutions in Pakistan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.22
Muhammad Syed-ul Haque, Irfan Anjum Manarvi, Memoona R. Khan, Afaq Ahmed Siddiqui , Shameel Ahmed Zubairi
398-405
Modeling For Valuing Knowledge as Perceived by Business Managers Using Statistical Tools
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.62

Veterinary Sciences

Rani Abro, Abdul Ghaffar, Shahid Hussain Abro, Hakimzadi Wagan, Ahmed Nawaz Tunio, Jameel Ahmed Gandahi, Pershotum Khatri, Huma Rizwana, Riaz Ahmed Leghari, Bakhtawar Wagan , Mohsan Ullah Goraya
185-191
Inclusion of Blend of L-lysine, DL-Methionine and Vitamins D3, E in Diets for Broiler; Effects on Growth Performance, Feed Intake and Conversion and Water Intake.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.27
Hassina Baloch, Rahmatullah Rind, Aslam Parvez Umerani, Abdul Latif Bhutto, Shahid Hussain Abro, Muhammad Rafique Rind, Rani Abro, Huma Rizwana, Asghar Ali Kamboh , Ahmed Khan Baloch
301-305
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Sub-Clinical Mastitis in Kundhi Buffaloes
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.46
Asmatullah Kaka, Akeel Ahmed Memon, Pershotam Khatri, Hamzo Khan Kumbhar, Dildar Hussain Kalhoro, Mansoor Tariq, Shoaib Ahmed Pirzado , Ahmed Nawaz Tunio
394-397
Determination of Quality Characteristics of Kundhi Buffalo Bull Semen
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.61

Zoology

Noreen Raza, Tasneem A. Saqib, Ghazala Yasmeen, Syed Naeemul Hassan Naqvi , Mijaz Hijazi
269-274
Histopathological Study on Induced Eeffects of Cadmium on Liver, Gizzard and Kidney of Larus argentatus
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.41